Acacia

Botanical Name: Acacia acinacea Common Name: GOLD-DUST WATTLE Size (h x w): 2m x 3m
Form: Weeping shrub Flower: Yellow balls Spring/Summer
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Tolerates: Moderate frost, drought Soil: Sandy loam or clay
Uses: Windpeak, magnificent hedging shrub Foliage: Quick growing Twisted/coiled seed pods Origin: Vic, NSW, SA

Botanical Name: Acacia dealbata Common Name: SILVER WATTLE Size (h x w): 6-20m x 5-10m
Form: Upright, graceful tree Flower: Dense clusters of yellow balls in winter to spring
Position: Full sun / part shade Location: Hills and gullies. Can be invasive of bush areas Tolerates: Moderate frost, good fire retardant tree Soil: Sand, loam or clay, damp or well drained.
Uses: Useful for gully erosion and shelter belts, windbreaks. Foliage: Feathery fern like leaves. Very fast growing, reasonably short lived. Origin: Vic, NSW, Tas

Botanical Name: Acacia floribunda Common Name: GOSSAMER WATTLE Size (h x w): 4-7m x 4-6m
Form: Small spreading shrub / tree with a pendulous habit Flower: Profuse clusters of 5cm long finger like spikes ranging from pale to deeper yellow during winter and spring.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Can invade bush areas. Location: Hills, or plains. Tolerates: Lime, some water logging. Soil: Sandy loam or clay.
Uses: Windbreaks, screening. Foliage: Fast growing. Origin: VIC, NSW, QLD

Botanical Name: Acacia howitii Common Name: STICKY WATTLE Size (h x w): 6m x 4m
Form: Large dense weeping shrub. Flower: Pale yellow balls in spring, pleasant fragrance
Tolerates: Moderate frost
Uses: Hedge, windbreak Foliage: Slightly sticky phyllodes 1-2 cm long. Quick growing, may be pruned Origin: VIC

Botanical Name: Acacia implexa Common Name: LIGHTWOOD Size (h x w)
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Position: Location: Tolerates: Frost hardy Soil:
Uses: Foliage: Origin:

Botanical Name: Acacia iteaphylla Common Name: FLINDERS RANGE WATTLE Size (h x w): 4m x 5m
Form: Dense spreading shrub Flower: Pale yellow balls
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Location: Coast or inland Tolerates: Frost / Drought tolerant Soil: Clay / Sandy
Uses: Screen, windbreak Foliage: Quick growing, responds to pruning after flowering. New growth has pinkish/purple tips. Origin: SA

Botanical Name: Acacia mearnsii Common Name: BLACK WATTLE Size (h x w): 10-20m x 5-10m
Form: Reasonably large tree Flower: Pale yellow balls Sept-Nov, lovely fragrance
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Tolerates: Frost / Drought Soil: Clay & Sandy
Uses: Shelter belt, windbreak Foliage: Quick growing and self seeds Origin: Vic, SA, NSW Tas

Botanical Name: Acacia melanoxylon Common Name: BLACKWOOD WATTLE Size (h x w): 6-16m x 3-7m
Form: Tree / dense shrub / generally uniform conical shape Flower: Pale yellow balls, winter/spring
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Location: Hills, plains and gullies, best planted in groups, good second line windbreak Tolerates: Moderate frost Soil: Adaptable to both wet and dry conditions, sand, loam or clay
Uses: Quality timber, firewood, erosion control screening Foliage: Reasonably fast growing and long lived Origin: Vic, NSW, SA, Qld, NT

Botanical Name: Acacia myrtifolia Common Name: MYRTLE WATTLE Size (h x w): 1-3m x 2-3m
Form: Bushy shrub Flower: Clustered creamy yellow balls
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Location: Tolerates: Soil:
Uses: Suitable for gardens Foliage: Quick growing, may be pruned after flowers Origin: Vic, NSW, WA, SA, Qld, Tas

Botanical Name: Acacia paradoxa Common Name: HEDGE WATTLE, KANGAROO THORN Size (h x w): 3m x 4m
Form: Dense spreading shrub, small tree Flower: Yellow balls, spring
Position: Location: Tolerates: Moderate frost Soil:
Uses: Windbreak or hedge. Bird habitat Foliage: Prickly Origin: Vic, SA, Qld, NSW, WA, Tas Formerly Acacia armata

Botanical Name: Acacia pravissima Common Name: OVENS WATTLE Size (h x w): 4-6m x 4-6m
Form: Upright habit with slender drooping branches Flower: Yellow balls
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Location: Tolerates: Soil:
Uses: Windbreak or screen Foliage: Origin: Vic, ACT, NSW

Botanical Name: Acacia pycnantha Common Name: GOLDEN WATTLE Size (h x w): 4 - 7 m x 2 -5m
Form: Upright shrub/tree Flower: Bright golden yellow balls Winter/Spring
Position: Tolerates full sun Location: Hills, plains, front line or second line coastal planting Tolerates: Alkaline soil, salt winds and very dry/drought conditions. Moderate frost Soil: Clay or sandy loam
Uses: Screening or windbreak Foliage: Broad leathery elliptical shaped leaves. Origin: NSW Vic SA - Australia's floral symbol

Botanical Name: Acacia retinodes Common Name: WIRILDA, SWAMP WATTLE Size (h x w): 3-7m x 3-7m
Form: Spreading shrub Flower: Lemon yellow balls mainly in summer
Position: Tolerates partial shade to full sun Location: Tolerates: Soil:
Uses: Good windbreak, bird habitat Foliage: Quick growing Origin: Vic, SA, Tas

Botanical Name: Acacia verniciflua Common Name: VARNISH WATTLE Size (h x w): 3-4m x 3-5m
Form: Spreading shrub Flower: Yellow balls in winter & spring
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Uses: Windbreak or screen Foliage: Quick growing, benefits from pruning Origin: Vic, SA, NSW, Qld, Tas

Botanical Name: Acacia verticillata Common Name: PRICKLY MOSES Size (h x w): 3m x 3m
Form: Medium shrub Flower: Lemon yellow Winter/Spring/Summer
Position: Location: Tolerates: Soil:
Uses: Foliage: Fine prickly foliage clustered around the stems Origin: